Post by itrainmonkeys on Jul 15, 2013 10:59:36 GMT -5

Was just going to ask if you get it developed or have a dark room. I remember learning how to develop film in my high school photography class. Was really awesome but difficult to pick up at first. Easy to ruin your shots.

Anyway, just in case anyone is interested we have a photo thread section that we made when Inforoo got updated but nobody seems to be using it. You can start a thread and post photos (each post is a different photo, with a caption if you want). Anyone who wants to can check it out here: www.inforoo.com/board/25/ferris-wheel

Cool shots noD. Photography is something I wish I devoted more time to. Very cool that you're using an older camera where your decisions matter. Newer things make it easy for anyone to get amazing shots (not that there's anything necessarily wrong with that....it just takes some of the skill out of it).

Post by jenny on Jul 15, 2013 13:29:43 GMT -5

Newer things make it easy for anyone to get amazing shots (not that there's anything necessarily wrong with that....it just takes some of the skill out of it).

I don't think that's exactly true. There is still a considerable amount of skill that goes into correct exposure both pre and post processing. Digital certainly makes it easier and faster to self-correct but a good image still requires the same skill set.

Post by crazykittensmile on Jul 15, 2013 13:31:50 GMT -5

There's a local place, Delaware Camera, where I get the negatives (in case I want to print them later) as well as a cd filled with the digital scans.

About how much does that run you?

I stopped using film because I no longer had access to a dark room, but I really miss it. I'd imagine having the digital scans puts some of the post-processing control back in your hands, which sounds appealing.

Post by itrainmonkeys on Jul 15, 2013 13:52:56 GMT -5

Newer things make it easy for anyone to get amazing shots (not that there's anything necessarily wrong with that....it just takes some of the skill out of it).

I don't think that's exactly true. There is still a considerable amount of skill that goes into correct exposure both pre and post processing. Digital certainly makes it easier and faster to self-correct but a good image still requires the same skill set.

I wasn't trying to say using a digital camera takes no skill or anything like that. Just that it is easier nowadays with all the tools and functions that new cameras have. Anyone who puts time and effort into learning about their craft will have great shots regardless of the camera. I guess my point was if you took some dude off the street without any photography knowledge/lessons and gave him a brand new digital camera with automatic settings and an old fashioned film camera without a screen to review his photos and automatically adjust the levels he'd likely take better pictures with the newer digital one.

I've got some friends who don't know sh*t about photography but still like to act as if they are these amazing photographers because a few of their thousands of shots came out looking awesome. But it's usually luck and not because they understood what they were doing. Didn't mean to offend the photography enthusiasts here

Post by nodepression on Jul 15, 2013 14:04:05 GMT -5

There's a local place, Delaware Camera, where I get the negatives (in case I want to print them later) as well as a cd filled with the digital scans.

About how much does that run you?

I stopped using film because I no longer had access to a dark room, but I really miss it. I'd imagine having the digital scans puts some of the post-processing control back in your hands, which sounds appealing.

Around 7 dollars. I don't really mind though, the feeling of waiting around a few weeks until I finish a roll and then the whole process of getting them developed and on to my computer to see my shots has been one of the most rewarding things for me lately.

Post by crazykittensmile on Jul 15, 2013 14:06:12 GMT -5

I stopped using film because I no longer had access to a dark room, but I really miss it. I'd imagine having the digital scans puts some of the post-processing control back in your hands, which sounds appealing.

Around 7 dollars. I don't really mind though, the feeling of waiting around a few weeks until I finish a roll and then the whole process of getting them developed and on to my computer to see my shots has been one of the most rewarding things for me lately.

Post by itrainmonkeys on Jul 15, 2013 14:21:51 GMT -5

I do really like your shots noD. For some reason I really, really like this one. Looks like it could be used for an album cover of some kind. Same for this shot on the beach. Really cool how the colors came together on that one, with the red/pink just peeking through. Look like a sky sandwich.

What are we looking at in this one? Looks like a photo that could represent a nightmare place (also embedded below). I see the trees but can't make out the rest. Is that near Niagara falls? Or some other type of water?

Post by Gibran on Jul 15, 2013 14:28:57 GMT -5

Yea I think a fair analogy is the kid that shows up the the basketball court with all the latest gear. 500 dollar sneakers, brand new Nike shorts....but cannot dribble a basketball. Equipment does make a difference to an extent. You still need to have some ability to "catch" that great shot. It takes some on the feet thinking and planning. That is what makes you consistent. Some great shots are by accident.

Post by nodepression on Jul 15, 2013 21:54:32 GMT -5

My Dad used to have one of these in the 70's, regretted selling it, then bought one off ebay a few years ago and gave it to me. It's not a very expensive camera, but it's been great.

Of course this is the camera you use

Whatever.

Also, thanks everybody for the compliments. That picture of the falls is in fact the American side. Real easy to get to from Buffalo and usually deserted at night except for a few small groups of tourists.

I think the next step is learning how to develop/do some prints myself.